Eldon Grove Academy as part of Extol Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and will ensure that the highest priority is given to following the guidance and regulations to safeguard children and young people.

Any post at our school is subject to safer recruitment measures and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (as amended) and requires an Enhanced check to be made through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and people with health conditions making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required.

Applicants must have the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of any role advertised with confidence through the medium of English.

We currently have the following vacancies at Eldon Grove Academy:

EYFS Teaching Assistant

Permanent 

Salary: Band 5 (scp5) £25,583 

Hours:  Full Time  -  37 hours per week 
             Term time only + 5 PD days (195 days per annum)

Actual Salary: £22,103-£22,603 

Eldon Grove Academy are seeking to appoint a committed and highly effective Teaching Assistant to who will contribute to meeting the needs of all pupils in all aspects of the Primary Curriculum and the wider life of the school. This post, in the first instance, is based Nursery, supporting children at the very start of their school journey.  The successful applicant will become part of a forward thinking stand out school which became part of the Extol Trust on 1st July 2013. 

The successful candidate should have: 

• The ability to work confidently with groups and individual pupils under the guidance of a teacher;

• A proven ability to inspire, engage and motivate young children to learn;

• Experience supporting children Early Years or Key Stage 1; 

• Good knowledge and understanding of Development Matters and the National Curriculum for KS1;

• Good knowledge and understanding of effective intervention; 

• High expectations and the experience of working collaboratively as part of a dedicated team; 

• Excellent communication skills with a positive attitude, flexibility and adaptability.  

In return, we offer: 

• A strong supportive and inclusive school ethos;

• Talented, supportive and hardworking staff team;

• A committed approach to school improvement and development of all staff; 

• A culture where children feel safe, valued and encouraged to thrive.

Application forms and further details are available below. 

Completed applications should be returned to  admin@eldongroveacademy.co.uk or post to Eldon Grove Academy by the closing date specified. Correct postage costs are the responsibility of the applicant.

Closing date: Friday 24 April, 9am 
Shortlisting: Friday 24 April 
Interviews: Tuesday 5 May 

Please also see Extol Trust website for vacancies at other schools within our Trust.